| Regimental number | 3540 |
| Place of birth | Northampton Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Oxenham, Northampton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Madame Wood, West of Vermandovillers on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For the very gallant and capable manner in which he carried out his duties during operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of a section during the advance, and his handling of his men in action and under very heavy shell and machine gun fire, was such as to reduce casualties to a minimum. He was successful in dealing with those isolated parties of the enemy and captured some twelve prisoners. After the objective was taken and consolidated he organised and personally led a party of stretcher bearers to tend our wounded, three of whom he personally and at great personal risk removed to places of safety. By his example and cheerfulness under very trying circumstances under very trying circumstances, this N.C.O. set an excellent example to all men in his vicinity. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
